Wednesday, 13 July 2011

Super Secret Double Bonus Theme Gallery!

You may remember that Kitsbrought it to your attention that The Great And Powerful Princess Phoe, first pony of art, had but one regret from the original Artist Training Grounds event.

What was that regret?

Never using her army of art slaves willing volunteers to draw her in a gala dress. We here at the ATG Alumni have been genetically conditioned over millennia to basically do whatever Phoe tells us, so here's 28 pictures of TG&PP Phoe in her fancy dancin' duds.

Ok, last time I made specific comments I wound up hurting somepony's feelings by neglecting to mention them. I could make excuses about it being late and my not remembering to include many worthy numbers on my list of awesome, but not this time! The hay with sleep, let's get this rolling!

1) That's a very elegant design. It's not overly complicated, and it has a nice, earthy color scheme. Also loving the 'princess in a tower' dealie.

2) I feel a strange compulsion to go find a feather and put it in my hair.

3) I've mentioned it to you already, but I absolutely adore that tail ornamentation. So pretty.

4) Hey, the colored version turned out well! Shiny.

5) The explanation for this one brought a smile to my face that's going to stay plastered there even when I go to sleep. Also, is that a banana hairclip, or am I seeing things?

6) Goodness gracious, there's power radiating from that dress. It just looks important.

7) Shiny shiny eyes of happy squee are go.

8) I love how in every picture of this nature, Lyra is always looking at Phoe!Pony like, "Oh. Great. You again. Ehehehe..."

9) Virga, your dedication to this theme is nothing short of spectacular. I am blushing for you. Are you happy?

10) Warm, complimentary colors. Happiness!

11) Every little black dress deserves the fuzzy sash thing that has a name I don't know because I fail fashion forever.

12) The only real downside to that design is that I bet it's hard to dance in.

23) I didn't even notice until I saw the colored version, but those little wing caps are adorable!

24) Holy hay on toast, dude. That's pretty beyond reason.

25) Serene and peaceful. Would have to be, getting a mane tied up like that must take hours!

26) I feel unoriginal talking about it again, but I am really digging the color transition winding its way up the bindings on the slippers.

27) That dress is looking very Rarity-esque. Can I pay it any higher compliment?

28) Virga, Virga, Virga. Please tell me this was fun for you. In contrast to your last offering, I could totally pull this one off. Wheeee~

*deep breath*

Extra special thanks to kits for listening to a bit of offhand rambling on my part and turning it into this wonderful bonus event. And thanks to all of you for jumping to attention and following through. I haven't been anywhere near as involved as I would like to be, and it's really touching to see so much art like this even despite that. You're all wonderful students, and I remain as proud of you as I have ever been.

>3) I've mentioned it to you already, but I absolutely adore that tail ornamentation. So pretty.

Thanks. I am very pleased that you like it!

>9) Virga, your dedication to this theme is nothing short of spectacular. I am blushing for you. Are you happy?

Actually, I am. Very happy. Blushing Phoe is cute, sexy Phoe. :) I do have a question, "Are you blushing for me because you are embarrassed for my insanity, or because of the situation in which I drew you?"

>18) And just like that you removed all hint of sexuality from that dress design and replaced it with a grace I could never hope to achieve on my own. Thank you.

You are too kind, Princess. You are very welcome, believe me.

>28) Virga, Virga, Virga. Please tell me this was fun for you. In contrast to your last offering, I could totally pull this one off. Wheeee~

Yes! A lot of fun. I suddenly realized that your wings are for flying! I want to draw a really spectacular version of this. Please know that I really enjoy the fantasy of the whole G&PPP watching over her former students. I also appreciate the encouragement and good humor you display putting up with my nonsense.

*sigh* Now I want to draw a picture of Phoe curled up all happy, cute and tiny in her huge pile of dresses.